Munich Air Disaster: The plane crash that killed Manchester United players and staff in 1958 On February 6, 67 years ago, tragedy struck the world of football when a plane carrying Manchester United players crashed in thick snow at Munich Airport.
Within five years his new side did indeed win the FA Cup, sparking United's glorious run in the 60s that included two league titles and, poignantly, the European Cup 10 years after Munich.
The following day the squad, club staff, journalists and a number of other passengers boarded their British European Airways plane at Belgrade airport to fly back to Manchester.
Seven Manchester United players died at the scene, and an eighth, Duncan Edwards, died 15 days later in hospital.
A total of 23 people lost their lives as a result of the crash, including eight Manchester United footballers, who had been dubbed the Busby Babes for their sporting success.
